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Posts from April 2026

We’re hiring! 2 part-time positions available.

June 2026 update: Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in working with StopGap! Both positions have been filled. ___________________________________________________________________________________ StopGap Foundation is hiring for 2 part-time positions! Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, ON Application Deadline: Applications will remain open until the positions are filled Start Date: Spring/Summer 2026 (TBC) …

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April 13, 2026

StopGap is looking for a contractor to help build our ramps!

StopGap Foundation is a Toronto-based Canadian charity that works to make our communities more connected through influencing policy change, offering free educational programming in elementary schools, and actually removing access barriers to single-step entryways all over Canada. StopGap is looking for a Toronto-based builder to construct lightweight deployable wooden ramps for single-step entryways, per the …

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January 5, 2026

You’re Invited to PROMise Party!

Our annual fundraiser returns for its 9th year – with a new name and theme. Join us at PROMise Party on November 12th from 7-10 PM at CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave) in Toronto. Access was prom-ised by 2025 – We’re still working (and dancing) to help make it happen. 20 years ago, Ontario made …

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October 1, 2025

StopGap is recruiting a Board Chair!

StopGap Foundation is recruiting a Board Chair to lead its Board of Directors. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates can apply here.  About StopGap At StopGap Foundation, we bring people together to take practical steps to make spaces more accessible.  Our mission is to help communities discover the benefit of …

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February 11, 2025

We’re hiring! 2 Part-time positions available.

StopGap Foundation is hiring for 2 part-time positions! Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, ON Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 Start Date: January 2025 (TBC) Click the links below for the full job descriptions and the application forms: Part-time Communications Coordinator Part-time Development Coordinator We thank all applicants for their …

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November 6, 2024

Ramp Up 2024: Our 8th Annual Fundraiser

Ramp Up 2024 is here! Our fundraiser returns for its 8th year, running from December 2 to 6, 2024. View our auction page featuring the amazing artworks created by 24 incredible local artists here: https://fundraiser.bid/RampUp2024 A huge thank you to our participating artists: Dave Bagley Marg Cresswell Alex Currie Jibola Fagbamiye Lisa Hickey Montina Hussey …

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November 1, 2024

Thanks for your support of Ramp Up 2023!

We’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for all the wonderful people who made Ramp Up 2023 the success that it was! ‍‍Thank you to the amazing artists who donated their time and skills to create 24 beautiful art ramps. Ramp Up wouldn’t be possible without you: Logan Anderson, Dave Bagley, Despina …

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December 20, 2023

IDPwD: Highlighting Ben Clement and Every Day Stories

In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we would like to spotlight Ben Clement, a Toronto-born actor and artist educator. Ben has been honoured to be part of a 10-month fellowship called Sprout Ideas Fellowship for young social innovators. Through the fellowship, Ben has been working on the creation of a play based on …

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December 3, 2023